Hero. Coward. Strong. Weak. Indefatigable. Irredeemable. I've been called all these things, but anyone who's seen me drive or eat will confirm that it is the even-numbered (above) that apply.
Yesterday that all changed, for I experienced the most terrifying 36 hours of my life, and paid off a good part of the debt owed Mexico since ye olde (and not at all one-sided) treaty known as the Mexican Cession of 1848.
And it all came down to a breakfast burrito.